EGYPT: Groups accuse Muslim actor Adel Imam of apostasy

The legendary Muslim movie star Adel Imam has been accused of apostasy by Facebook activists over his role as a Coptic Christian priest in the upcoming production "Hassan and Marcos," according to news reports.

Under the slogan "A call to all Muslims, boycott Christian Adel Imam," a Facebook group has recently launched a smear campaign against the actor. The group accuses him of promoting Christianity and discourages Muslims from attending the big-budget movie, which is expected to be released in early July, according to a report posted on the website of the pan-Arab satellite channel Al Arabiya.

“This man is promoting conversion to Christianity and I am calling upon you to boycott him,” read the group’s mission statement. Another group was also created for the same purpose under the slogan “Boycott Imam’s new movie.”

The film, ironically, promotes national unity between Coptic Christians and Muslims through the relationship between a Coptic priest (Marcos), played by Imam, and a Muslim cleric (Hassan), played by Academy-Award nominated Omar Sharif. The criticism of Imam comes in a tense atmosphere marked by violent clashes between Muslims and Coptic Christians in Egypt.

-- Noha El-Hennawy in Cairo

Photo: Actor Adel Imam (center) dresses for his part in "Hassan and Marcos." He is flanked by two Coptic Christian priests. Credit: Al Arabiya

Comments

[Jack]

Isn't it funny how this article speaks about the Muslim reaction to the film and Adel Imam's supposed promotion of the Coptic faith, yet does not explore the angle of how Copts feel to have a Muslim representing their religion in this film? (asides from the photo)

Anyhow, this film was created to ease up the tense situation in Egypt between people of both religions. Please, please be open to its message and do not give in to a 'boycott' because of something so trivial.

With God's blessing and many prayers, and hopefully the help of this film, maybe neighbours of different faiths will live peacefully in Egypt.

[john]

Yeah , but i like really his still , he is one of the few one who can say no to corruption and politics

[john]

hi there ;
U can watch this film online here : http://adelimamfilm.com/id-7-view-Hassen-and-Morkos.html

Best regards
John

[nabil]

adel imam made a fool of himself by getting involved in politics. his role is a clown to entertain people only . when it comes to politics his a dumb ass and he should know that. so long stupid imam